Intervention Specialist - Bridge View

GENERAL INFORMATION

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time Intervention Specialist 10 mo for our Bridge View in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time Intervention Specialist 10 mo for our Bridge View in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

Bridge View School is a K-12 specialized educational school that serves students with severe-profound, low incident developmental disabilities and autism. We are looking for applicants who are highly dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities to help them become as independent as possible and provide support with functional academics, behavior management, lifting, transferring and assisting with daily cares.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Position Summary

Intervention Specialists play a vital role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive school culture and climate. They proactively and intentionally establish, maintain and repair relationships with students, staff, and families. They support tier 1 (school wide/universal), tier 2 (targeted/small group), and tier 3 (intensive/individual) academic, social emotional, and behavior supports and interventions.

Reporting Relationship

Works under the moderate and technical supervision of a building administrator or department head. Provides coordination and support for licensed and non-licensed staff involved in student interventions.



Minimum Qualifications


¿ Bachelor¿s degree with two (2) years of experience working with children or adolescents in educational, behavioral, or youth development settings; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.

¿ Demonstrated knowledge of academic and/or behavioral intervention strategies.

¿ Experience working with diverse student populations and families.



Preferred Qualifications


¿ Bachelor¿s degree in education, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field.

¿ Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), PBIS, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care.

¿ Experience providing direct student support in academic or behavioral intervention programs.

¿ Experience facilitating restorative conversations, mediation, or conflict resolution.

¿ Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities


¿ Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and restorative practices.

¿ Knowledge of child and adolescent development, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.

¿ Knowledge of effective instructional and tutoring strategies across multiple subject areas.

¿ Knowledge of behavior management strategies, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.

¿ Skill in building strong, trust-based relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

¿ Skill in analyzing and interpreting academic…